Double whole notes

The double whole note, or breve ( or ) has a duration of eight beats. Either notehead may also be use to represent recitative on a single pitch. See Note values (durations) for information on creating double whole notes. 

To substitute the notehead for the notehead globally

Follow these instructions if you want Finale to use the default notehead for the double whole note.

1. From the Document menu, choose Document Options and select Notes and Rests The Notes and Rests options appear.
2. From the Note Head Characters popup menu, choose Double Whole; click Select. Finale displays the Symbol Selection dialog box containing every symbol in the Maestro music font.
3. Double-click the notehead. You return to the dialog box.
4. Click OK.

To substitute the notehead on a note-by-note basis

See Note shapes—To change the shape of a notehead. 

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